Kwara Hosts Artificial Intelligence Summit

Kwara State is stepping forward as Nigeria’s next major force in technology and innovation with the 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit.

LEADERSHIP reports that the summit organised by the Kwara State Government and the Ilorin Innovation Hub, in partnership with leading technology and development institutions, is scheduled to take place from November 27–28, 2025, at the Ilorin Innovation Hub in Ilorin, Kwara State.

However, the summit titled “AI in Harmony: Bridging People, Policy, and Possibilities” would be a defining moment in Nigeria’s AI and digital transformation landscape.

Speaking on the significance of the summit to the State, the Director of the Ilorin Innovation Hub, Temi Kolawole, said the summit is more than an event but a statement of intent.
According to Kolawole, Kwara’s commitment to digital transformation, youth empowerment, and innovation makes it the ideal setting for a conversation on deepening AI in Nigeria.

“Kwara has spent the past few years laying the foundation for a bold digital future, andthe Kwara AI Summit 2025 is a reflection of how far we’ve come.

This summit is more than an event, it’s a statement of intent. We are building an innovation ecosystem that is open, inclusive, and globally competitive, and we are excited to welcome the world to Ilorin to experience the new possibilities emerging from our state.”

“We thank God for Governor Abdul Rahman AbdulRazaq for his commitment to making Kwarra a true technology hub in Africa.

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries across the globe, from health, agriculture, governance, and creative industries to education, finance, making it essential for Nigeria to adopt AI responsibly and strategically.

“The summit will serve as a platform to explore how AI can power inclusive development, economic expansion, and talent growth across the country. Kwara’s commitment to digital transformation, youth empowerment, and innovation makes it the ideal setting for a conversation of this scale and importance.”

“Participation in the Kwara AI Summit 2025 is completely free and open to all,

underscoring the state’s commitment to accessibility and inclusive capacity-building.”

Kolawole further stated that the Kwara AI Summit 2025 aims to strengthen Kwara’s position as an emerging AI hub in Africa, ignite policy-shaping discussions on safe and inclusive AI adoption

“The Kwara AI Summit 2025will be driven by four key pillars, People & Talent, Policy &

Governance, Innovation & Industry, and AI for Development. Through high-level

conversations, hands-on workshops, exhibitions, hackathons, startup showcases, and collaborative sessions.

“The event aims to strengthen Kwara’s position as an emerging AI hub in Africa, ignite policy-shaping discussions on safe and inclusive AI adoption, connect government with academia and the private sector, empower startups and innovators with visibility and opportunity, and deliver real, practical learning experiences for participants.”